Description:
The Employer:Our client is a family-owned business with properties located in South West Qld. They are currently seeking a Station Manager to oversee their property at Dirranbandi. This particular property spans 48,000 acres of predominantly buffel country and is home to 2000 trade and breeding cattle, 4000 Dorper Ewes and feral goats.
The Role:
The company is currently seeking a dedicated Station Manager to oversee its livestock operation on said property. The station manager will manage all aspects of the cattle, sheep, and goat programs with guidance from the General Manager. Responsibilities will include vigilant water monitoring and maintenance, ensuring animal health and welfare, overseeing supplementary feeding programs, maintaining and upgrading infrastructure, fences, and yards, managing machinery use and maintenance, and coordinating with contractors and staff. The role will also involve efficiently planning mustering rounds with contractors using helicopters and bikes.
The Offer:
A competitive salary plus superannuation is being offered, with the potential for negotiation up to $110,000, depending on experience. The benefits include a newly renovated Queenslander home, a work ute, on-farm lamb meat, Wi-Fi and electricity. The farm is located 70km from Dirranbandi.
The location boasts a tight-knit social community in a serene and picturesque setting. The large service centre of St George is only a short hour and a half drive away, where all major services, including medical, banking, schooling, and shopping centres, are available.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is expected to embody honesty and enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, and a ‘can-do' attitude. A comprehensive understanding of agricultural operations and technical skills such as proficient sheep and cattle handling, welding, fencing, and operating machinery like dozers, graders, and tractors are essential. The ability to confidently ride a 2-wheeler and manage water systems is also required.
Expectations:
- Weekly reporting and frequent communication with the owner
- Organising and carrying out all animal husbandry and movements
- Organising workers
- Work closely with the owner on the stock program, which includes planning, marketing and treatment of stock
- Maintenance and machinery work. Grader and Dozer experience preferred.
- Cleaning and maintenance of workers' accommodation
- Neat and tidy presentation of house and surroundings
- Pride and ownership of the job and property
- Must be willing and able/happy to work alone and be a motivated self-starter
- Problem-solving
- Time management and planning
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability, expressing what they love about the role and why they believe they are the right fit.
For further information, please call Katie on 0408 745 857 or email katie@droverag.com.au.
28 Mar 2025;
from:
uworkin.com